That is DEFINITELY the absolute worst top ten albums list I've ever seen, no offense man, but WHAT THE FUCK. These are not bad albums, some are even classics, but the combo of choices is so weird and random.

That is DEFINITELY the absolute worst top ten albums list I've ever seen, no offense man, but WHAT THE FUCK. These are not bad albums, some are even classics, but the combo of choices is so weird and random.

so his choices should have structure to it? While i don't agree with any of his choices, I'm glad he didn't let his choices affect each other.

I could be wrong, but if anything I feel these choices seem to be the most recent work of a lot of these artists. Almost like you got sick of their older work because you heard it too much and you chose stuff later in their careers because you have more of a stomach for it.

like for weezer, not the blue album or pinkerton? are you on crack with the red album? maybe this is the random pas means actually.

or modest mouse, you picked probably their worst album. I'd go the lonesome crowded west or the moon & Antarctica.

though weezer and modest mouse probably wouldn't make it on my list at all. i'mma have to think on my top 10 and look at my old lists.

Arcade Fire- The Suburbs-----> Very recent, very low shelf life according to my intial love and complete lack of care nowThe White Stripes- Elephant----->DefendableBeck- Sea Change----->DefendableEminem- The Slim Shady LP ----->Fine if you put other hip-hoppy shit on the list, but alone in there, weirdThe Beatles- Rubber Soul ----->Bam! My own favorite Beatle album too, but between Eminem and Black Sabbath Black Sabbath- Paranoid----->Defendable... if it wasn't the only remotely rock album on the listFranz Ferdinand- Tonight----->I can't name a single song on this album even though I own it. Completely forgetable.Nirvana- Nevermind ----->Ok I guessModest Mouse- We were dead before the ship even sank ----->Worst album by this band ever, and I have Moon and Antarctica as my top 3-5 ever probablyWeezer- Red Album----->Worst album by this band ever

I agree with you, Pas, the list doesn't suit my taste either, however, it's his list and your assessment of its falterings is laughable. By your logic, he should have more hip hop on there to justify the one hip hop album, and more "rock" (which, Black Sabbath isn't rock, it's proto-Doom) to justify Sabbath.

Though I do agree, Modest Mouse's newest album is aptly titled and should be barred from any top 10 list.

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"As a matter of fact I only work with the feeling of something magical, something seemingly significant. And to keep it magical I don't want to know the story involved, I just want the hypnotic effect of it somehow seeming significant without knowing why." - Len Lye

I agree, Reelist's list is not that bad. The eclectic nature of the list redeems it, if anything.

The Red Album had at least a few very good songs (Greatest Man, Heart Songs, maybe even Angel), but the rest of it doesn't work for me at all. I would also choose an earlier Weezer album. I think most people agree that the Green Album (which I still loved) was followed by a steady decline. Although I'm sick of most of its songs by now (Sweater Song and Say It Ain't So, especially), the Blue Album has some of the most incredible pop songwriting ever. "Holiday" and "Only In Dreams" are underappreciated.

That said, I named this thread 10 favorite albums for a reason. Favorites change. I know my current favorites list would definitely include albums from the last 2-3 years. I think a new album is a completely legitimate choice for a favorites list as soon as you've let it properly sink in.

Funny that Reelist's old post has sparked an entire semi-controversial conversation. Don't stop!